What's the difference between the Hyper 212 plus and the Hyper 212 evo?
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Not that big of a difference really... The Hyper 212 EVO is a newer and supposedly improved version, which supposedly has a better 120mm fan and better cooling capabilities altogether.
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This may sound like a nit-wit answer, but, presently the difference is $4.20. IF you are experiencing high temps in your CPU and you have a stock fan over it (unless you've seriously overclocked it), install a PC slot cooling fan. That'll remove the hot air that is blown around the inside of a computer case, something that lots of people don't seem to consider....
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Honestly with my thermal take case I kept the stock fan for my CPU because I have 3 200 mm fans, and 1 140 mm fan, it stays at a cool state and performs well with the i5 but if you have the i7 I would recommend the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus - CPU Cooler with 4 Direct Contact Heat Pipes (RR-B10-212P-G1).
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I own this: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU Cooler with 120mm PWM Fan (RR-212E-20PK-R2)
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I would say they're comparable. I haven't detected a difference between the two fans.
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Basic fan not up to very heavy gaming, searching for asteroids, folding proteins, or crunching for primes research, when overclocked heavily. A $29 CoolerMaster Hyper 212 will get you 3/4 of the way to water-cooling. That last 25% of high end air coolers is a rich field. This Noctua will better most and almost always will be in the top three coolers out there, on almost all tests. If not, question the methodology, or installation expertise, even with thermal paste. Learn about TCase temp v. core temp., and try the Hyper 212, if you are only getting started. If you need more, it will be a minor lost expenditure, then get one of the high-rated ones. Basic fan not up to very heavy gaming, searching for asteroids, folding proteins, or crunching for primes research, when overclocked heavily. A $29 CoolerMaster Hyper 212 will get you 3/4 of the way to water-cooling. That last 25% of high end air coolers is a rich field. This Noctua will better most and almost always will be in the top three coolers out there, on almost all tests. If not, question the methodology, or installation expertise, even with thermal paste. Learn about TCase temp v. core temp., and try the Hyper 212, if you are only getting started. If you need more, it will be a... » Read More Basic fan not up to very heavy gaming, searching for asteroids, folding proteins, or crunching for primes research, when overclocked heavily. A $29 CoolerMaster Hyper 212 will get you 3/4 of the way to water-cooling. That last 25% of high end air coolers is a rich field. This Noctua will better most and almost always will be in the top three coolers out there, on almost all tests. If not, question the methodology, or installation expertise, even with thermal paste. Learn about TCase temp v. core temp., and try the Hyper 212, if you are only getting started. If you need more, it will be a minor lost expenditure, then get one of the high-rated ones. « Show Less
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Someone that has tried to install one might know if it BARELY fits but I don't think it does. The case is 6.9in wide and the hyper 212 is 6.3in tall which doesn't count for the processor rise, mb rise or any space between the sides of the case. If it did IMO it would be to close for comfort...
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I have not used both of these CPU coolers in the same application so can not answer this question.Speaking in more general terms I am happy with the performance of this product and it is installed horizontally. I have more than adequate air flow in both the computer cases each of these coolers are installed in which obviously helps. In the case the NH-U12P is installed there is also a second CPU cooler on the underside of the motherboard running an AMD FX 8350. Not overclocked as of yet. So far temps stay below 60 degrees even when gaming. Hope this helps good luck.
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Yes it does. The case has 165 mm clearance for the CPU cooler and the Hyper 212 EVO cooler is 159 mm tall.
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The Pro has longer lasting memory. That is why it's warranty is five years, and the EVO's is 3. In real life use, that might not matter. Also, the Evo is about $100 cheaper for the half gig version.
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Hi Mario, it should fit with no issue. I am currently using a NH-D14 heatsink in mine with plenty of clearance, which is larger than the Hyper 212 EVO.
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Mr. Torres, it comes with all those. Thermal grease is almost always applied to CPU heatsinks these days. However, if you're technically inclined, I highly recommend getting a third-party grease like Arctic Silver 5. Only in the case when a processor is named as an OEM part or CPU Only will it be just that and nothing else. Should you replace your stock HSF unit for an aftermarket one, I recommend the Hyper 212 Plus. It's an exquisite HSF that works very well.
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Sorry L Owens, I just seen your question. I have both the 212 evo and the SP120 fans. However, I am running the fans that came with the EVO. I don't know for sure that the clip "fingers" will grab the fan properly. You will see what I mean if you look at the stock fan. That doesn't mean you couldn't use another method to retain the fan, such as zip ties. Are you unhappy with the fan that come's with the EVO? It's actually a pretty good fan. Or are you just wanting more of a fan? I hope that helps a bit. I haven't physically tried to run the SP120's on the EVO.
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You do not NEED to buy another fan/heatsink, as it comes with one. If you are in a warm environment and/or plan to overclock I would suggest you do. A great air cooling option I would suggest the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO. You can find it under $35 and its cool/quiet. I use water cooling H80i with this CPU but only because of extreme overclocking.
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8350 is a 125W unlike the 8320e which is a 95W CPU. This cooler is designed for 95W CPU's would not use for your configuration. Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo may be the better solution, be careful it is a big cooler so check for fit.
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I have an Evo 212 sitting on my processsor and it sticks out like a sore thumb. Luckily, The case was wide enought to accommodate that monster. I would say that if it can fir that monstyer, any cooling pipe line sytem you have will MORE than fit in it.
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Well, there's a slight difference. It's mainly price, though. Tom's Hardware ran tests comparing the 2 water coolers, though. Here are the results: Intel Core i5-3570K OC'd to 5.6GHz - Temperature ratings: (Lower is better) Corsair Hydro Series H100i Idle: 54.3(C) Load: 76.3(C) Corsair Hydro Series H110 Idle: 50.2(C) Load: 72.2(C) Intel Core i5-3570K OC'd to 4.6GHz - System Noise (Lower is better) Corsair Hydro Series H100i Idle: 38.9db Load: 47.8db Corsair Hydro Series H110 Idle: 38.8db Load: 44.5db Hope that answers your question. There isn't really "much" of a difference, so it depends if you want to spend an extra $10 or not.
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If the 212 evo fits a 120 mm fan then I think so .I am using the fans on a H100i.